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Yarke Family History

Yarke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harke, Parke, Yanke, Yake, Larke, Yerke, Yarde, Yorke, Barke, Darke

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Where is the Yarke family from?

You can see how Yarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Yarke families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Yarke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Yarke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yarke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yarke. 100% of Yarke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yarke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Yarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Yarke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Yarke. For the veterans among your Yarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yarke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yarke in 1968 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yarke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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